The Edu20/20 Podcast
Welcome to The Edu20/20 Podcast where Courtney and Shannon take the real, messy challenges teachers and coaches face and turn them into simple moves that actually work.
They’ve spent years in classrooms, PLCs, and district offices, so they’ve seen plenty, learned even more, and aren’t shy about laughing at the parts we all recognize and can relate to. You’ll hear clear language, straight answers, and the kind of stories that make you feel like you’re sitting with two friends who genuinely understand the work.
Each episode tackles a topic educators are wrestling with right now and turns it into practical steps you can use tomorrow. If you want clarity, confidence, and a little comic relief, hit follow.
The Edu20/20 Podcast
Simplifying Lesson Planning | Episode 11 | The Edu20/20 Podcast
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In this episode, we’re breaking down a game-changing practice: lesson framing.
If your students constantly ask:
“Is this for a grade?”
“Why I gotta do this?”
…it might not be defiance. It might be that the lesson wasn’t framed clearly.
We talk about:
- What “lesson framing” actually means (beyond writing standards on the board for compliance)
- How framing creates clarity, predictability, and smoother lessons
- Why your third-period lesson always hits harder than first period (and how to fix that)
- Quick ways to frame lessons without adding a ton of planning time
- How leaders can use the same framing moves to improve PD and PLC buy-in
- A real example of how clear learning targets helped students actually remember what they learned
Want more on lesson framing? Check out Courtney's blog post on Lesson Framing: edutwentytwenty.com/setting-the-stage/
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